Volunteers needed for litter pickup in Elbert County

ELBERT COUNTY - On Saturday, Keep Elbert County Beautiful will participate in "The Great American Cleanup" by picking up litter at all the public boat ramps in Elbert County not located in the State Parks.

Volunteers will meet at A&D Cycles at 8 a.m. to register. Teams will be formed, and after an orientation beginning at 9 a.m., they will disperse to the various locations using their own transportation to clean up from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Everyone will return to A&D Cycles by 1 p.m. for a hot dog lunch, and to total the amount of recyclable material and garbage collected. All participants will be required to sign a waiver. Anyone under 18 must be be under the direct supervision of a parent, guardian, or civic group leader.

People interested in Keep Elbert County Beautiful who cannot participate in the cleanup are invited to eat and socialize at 1 p.m.

This event is sponsored by A&D Cycles, Elberton Federal Savings and Loan, Pinnacle Bank, Hicks Funeral Home, and Coca Cola of Augusta. For more information, and to register early, contact Andrea Marlow, executive director of Keep Elbert County Beautiful, at 706-283-6766, 706-498-1109, or kecb@elberton.net.